Shropshire is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt counties in England. The hill country in the south has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Church Stretton is situated at the heart of its most attractive part.
Included in our walking programme may be an exploration of the steep sided valleys of the Long Mynd, with a climb to the highest point, Pole Bank and a walk to take in the excellent views from the heights of Caer Caradoc and Bodbury Hill.
To the east lies the gentler terrain of Wenlock Edge, an amazingly rare and special wooded limestone escarpment, with dramatic views and rare lime-loving wild flowers.
To the west, the remarkable line of dark quartzite tors of the Stiperstones leads to a series of ridges, which roll across the horizon and into Wales. The tops of the hills in these parts are open and offer fantastic views across Shropshire and the Welsh borders; this is superb walking country!
Highlights:
• Great hiking, whatever your ability.
• Discover a relatively unexplored walkers' paradise.
• The Long Mynd area of outstanding natural beauty.Meals: Accommodation is half board with breakfasts and dinners taken at the hotel. Picnic lunches are included on days including a guided walk. Accommodation: The Longmynd Hotel, Church Stretton, Shropshire
Set in ten acres of private woodland, high in the Shropshire hills, the Longmynd Hotel overlooks the small market town of Church Stretton with panoramic views across the Welsh Border. This three-star, family-run hotel offers high standards of service with an excellent range of amenities including an outdoor swimming pool. (Number of rooms: 50) Travel: Transportation to and from the trailheads, if necessary, is included.
Nearest railway station: Church Stretton (0.5 mile).
Nearest bus station:Shrewsbury (13 miles) |
